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· 3w ago

Nobel Economist Warns: AI Will Destroy Democracy https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/21/nobel-economist-warns-ai-will-destroy-democracy/ #Novara #NovaraDownstream

Nobel Economist Warns: AI Will Destroy Democracy | Aaron Bastani meets Daron Acemoglu

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Nobel Economist Warns: AI Will Destroy Democracy | Aaron Bastani meets Daron Acemoglu

We are not prepared.

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· 2mo ago

Burnham Has a Choice: Drop the Palestine Action Ban or Be Cursed by It https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/31/burnham-has-a-choice-drop-the-palestine-action-ban-or-be-cursed-by-it/ #Novara #PalestineAction

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Burnham Has a Choice: Drop the Palestine Action Ban or Be Cursed by It | Steven Methven

Britain’s new prime minister should be looking at the Palestine Action ban and thinking: why should I pay for the last idiot’s blunders? Steven Methven writes.

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· 3mo ago

Bob Vylan Sues BBC for Defamation After Glastonbury Fallout https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/03/bob-vylan-sues-bbc-for-defamation-after-glastonbury-fallout/ #Novara

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Bob Vylan Sues BBC for Defamation After Glastonbury Fallout

The controversy arose after the band led the chant “Death, death to the IDF” at Glastonbury last year, referring to the Israel Defense Forces, which is committing genocide in Gaza.

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· 2mo ago

Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/24/angela-rayner-rules-out-rent-controls/

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Angela Rayner Rules Out Rent Controls

Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls.

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· 4mo ago

Netanyahu Orders IDF to Seize 70% of Gaza

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/netanyahu-orders-idf-to-seize-70-of-gaza/

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Netanyahu Orders IDF to Seize 70% of Gaza

Speaking from a conference in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the Israeli prime minister laid out his plans to take control of more than two-thirds of Gaza, in blatant violation of last year’s US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.

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· 4mo ago

US Resumes Illegal War on Iran

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/us-resumes-illegal-war-on-iran/

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US Resumes Illegal War on Iran

The US & Israel resume their illegal war.

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· 4mo ago

Malaysia Set to Take Israel to ICJ Over Torture of Flotilla Activists

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/malaysia-set-to-take-israel-to-icj-over-torture-of-flotilla-activists/

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Malaysia Set to Take Israel to ICJ Over Torture of Flotilla Activists

The Malaysian government is gathering evidence to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its treatment of Gaza aid flotilla activists, who say they were sexually assaulted and severely beaten, among other forms of torture.

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· 5mo ago

The Greens Can Win National Power. How Much Do They Want It?

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/08/the-greens-can-win-national-power-how-much-do-they-want-it/

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The Greens Can Win National Power. How Much Do They Want It? | Aaron Bastani

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The Greens Can Win National Power. How Much Do They Want It? | Aaron Bastani

The Green party has long pursued a gradual path to progress, but this political moment demands more, argues Aaron Bastani.

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· 2mo ago

Burnham’s Vibe Shift Won’t Pay the Bills

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/24/burnhams-vibe-shift-wont-pay-the-bills/

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Burnham’s Vibe Shift Won’t Pay the Bills | Ash Sarkar

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Burnham’s Vibe Shift Won’t Pay the Bills | Ash Sarkar

If Britain’s new prime minister doesn’t make policy announcements with some real heft, at some point, voters will notice they’re not that much better off than before, writes Ash Sarkar.

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· 2mo ago

‘Racist’ AI Age-Detection Puts Migrant Children at Risk, Charity Warns

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/racist-ai-age-detection-puts-migrant-children-at-risk-charity-warns/

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‘Racist’ AI Age-Detection Puts Migrant Children at Risk, Charity Warns

Imprecise and ‘racist’ AI technology set to be used to determine the age of migrants arriving in the UK will lead to solo children being housed with adults, human rights groups have warned.

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· 2mo ago

What JD Vance and Tucker Carlson Actually Believe

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/25/what-jd-vance-and-tucker-carlson-actually-believe/

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What JD Vance and Tucker Carlson Actually Believe

It's weirder than you think.

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· 4mo ago

Peter Mandelson’s Links to Israel, China and Russia Were Raised in Vetting Document

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/28/peter-mandelsons-links-to-israel-china-and-russia-were-raised-in-vetting-document/

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Peter Mandelson’s Links to Israel, China and Russia Were Raised in Vetting Document

Concerns over Peter Mandelson’s links to senior figures in Israel, China and Russia - and his naivety about the prospect of having his past relationships exploited - were raised in a vetting document before he was appointed as ambassador to Washington, it has been reported.

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· 5mo ago

Detained Flotilla Activists on Thirst and Hunger Strike

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/08/detained-flotilla-activists-on-thirst-and-hunger-strike/

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Detained Flotilla Activists on Thirst and Hunger Strike

An activist kidnapped by Israel in international waters has escalated his hunger strike to a ‘thirst strike’ after an Israeli court rejected an appeal against his illegal detention.

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· 4mo ago

Labour MPs ‘Will Defect to Greens’ If Andy Burnham Loses Leadership Bid

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/labour-mps-will-defect-to-greens-if-andy-burnham-loses-leadership-bid/

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Labour MPs ‘Will Defect to Greens’ If Andy Burnham Loses Leadership Bid

Labour MPs are preparing to defect to the Greens unless Andy Burnham wins a byelection that will enable him to challenge Keir Starmer for the party leadership, according to a report from the Telegraph.

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· 3w ago

Spain Moves Ahead With US Extradition Case Against Pro-Palestine Millionaire https://novaramedia.com/2026/09/23/spain-moves-ahead-with-us-extradition-case-against-pro-palestine-millionaire/ #Novara

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Spain Moves Ahead With US Extradition Case Against Pro-Palestine Millionaire

The Spanish government has allowed an extradition request from the Trump administration to proceed to court, in the first known case of the US seeking to extradite a citizen over alleged support for Hamas.

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· 2mo ago

AI Firms Are Buying up Old Books, Then Scanning and Destroying Them

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/ai-firms-are-buying-up-old-books-then-scanning-and-destroying-them/

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AI Firms Are Buying up Old Books, Then Scanning and Destroying Them

The world’s biggest AI companies are buying antiquarian books en masse so they can be scanned to train their large language models (LLMs) before being destroyed.

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· 4mo ago

Private Water Companies Can’t Stand the Heat

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/28/private-water-companies-cant-stand-the-heat/

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Private Water Companies Can’t Stand the Heat

Britain’s creaking privatised water system is struggling in the heatwave - and suppliers are coming up with “unacceptable” responses.

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· 4mo ago

Hundreds on Hunger and Work Strike at ICE Facility Accused of Abuses

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/27/hundreds-on-hunger-and-work-strike-at-ice-facility-accused-of-abuses/

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Hundreds of Detainees at ICE Facility Stage Hunger Strike

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Hundreds of Detainees at ICE Facility Stage Hunger Strike

Hundreds of people are on hunger strike at an ICE detention facility in the US state of New Jersey, with crowds rallying outside to support them facing violence from federal agents.

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· 4mo ago

One in Five Arrested Over 2024 Race Riots Accused of Domestic Violence

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/27/one-in-five-arrested-over-2024-race-riots-accused-of-domestic-violence/

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One in Five Arrested Over 2024 Race Riots Accused of Domestic Violence

More than a fifth of those arrested in the 2024 summer riots were subsequently accused of domestic abuse, new figures show.

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· 5mo ago

The Times Publishes ‘Vile Antisemitic’ Cartoon of Zack Polanski https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/07/the-times-publishes-vile-antisemitic-cartoon-of-zack-polanski/ #Novara

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The Times Publishes ‘Vile Antisemitic’ Cartoon of Zack Polanski

Green party leader Zack Polanski has criticised the Times over its publication of a “vile antisemitic caricature” depicting him with a hooked nose.

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· 4mo ago

114: Why We Can’t Let Go of the Girl Boss

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/114-why-we-cant-let-go-of-the-girl-boss/

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114: Why We Can’t Let Go of the Girl Boss

Moya asks how we should make sense of entrepreneur Emma Grede and the success of her book, Start With Yourself.

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· 4mo ago

Four Newspapers May Have Breached Regulator’s Code Over Media Hit Job on Southbank Chair

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/28/four-newspapers-may-have-breached-regulators-code-over-media-hit-job-on-southbank-chair/

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Four Newspapers May Have Breached Regulator’s Code Over Media Hit Job on Southbank Chair

Rightwing legacy publications have been accused of harassment, discrimination and inaccuracy in sustained negative coverage of pro-Palestine photographer and Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman. Harriet Williamson reports.

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· 4mo ago

UN Adds Israeli Entities to Sexual Violence Blacklist

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/28/un-adds-israeli-entities-to-sexual-violence-blacklist/

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UN Adds Israeli Entities to Sexual Violence Blacklist

The Israeli Prison Service is one of several Israeli authorities to be added to the list,

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· 4mo ago

Could a Rightwing Split Lose the Makerfield Byelection for Reform?

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/could-a-rightwing-split-lose-the-makerfield-byelection-for-reform/

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Could a Rightwing Split Lose the Makerfield Byelection for Reform?

Nigel Farage and Elon Musk are beefing over allegations of vote-splitting. Simon Childs reports.

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· 2mo ago

123: How Can I Get Better at Dealing With Rejection?

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/28/123-how-can-i-get-better-at-dealing-with-rejection/

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123: How Can I Get Better at Dealing With Rejection?

Whether it's jobs, romance, friends or success, how much damage can rejection ultimately cause?

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· 2mo ago

Burnham Vows to Tackle Youth Unemployment

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/28/burnham-vows-to-tackle-youth-unemployment/

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Burnham Vows to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Andy Burnham talks a big game on youth unemployment.

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· 2mo ago

The Military Should Stop Wasting Money Before Demanding More of It

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/27/the-military-should-stop-wasting-money-before-demanding-more-of-it/

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The Military Should Stop Wasting Money Before Demanding More of It | Steven Methven

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The Military Should Stop Wasting Money Before Demanding More of It | Steven Methven

Andy Burnham should turn off the cash taps for the Ministry of Defence until it learns some fiscal discipline, writes Steven Methven.

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· 2mo ago

Europe Is Burning

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/27/europe-is-burning/

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Europe Is Burning

French firefighters say wildfires could take “weeks or months” to tackle.

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· 2mo ago

Boy George Releases Reggae Song Denying Israel’s Genocide

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/28/boy-george-releases-reggae-song-denying-israels-genocide/

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Boy George Releases Reggae Song Denying Israel’s Genocide

The lyrics say: “You say genocide, I say war. When you're attacked, it’s what the army is for.”

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· 2mo ago

One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days in the UK, New Data Shows

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/24/one-mosque-attacked-every-five-days-in-the-uk-new-data-shows/

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One Mosque Attacked Every Five Days in the UK, New Data Shows

One mosque is attacked every five days in the UK on average, according to data from the government’s official partner for monitoring anti-Muslim hatred.

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· 2mo ago

Burnham Backtracks on Introducing Rent Controls

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/24/burnham-backtracks-on-introducing-rent-controls/

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Burnham Backtracks on Introducing Rent Controls

Andy Burnham will not introduce rent caps as part of his plans to ease the cost of living despite advocating for them previously.

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· 4mo ago

British-Backed UAE Trains Mercenaries to Help Militia ‘Committing Genocide’

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/british-backed-uae-trains-mercenaries-to-help-militia-committing-genocide/

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British-Backed UAE Trains Mercenaries to Help Militia ‘Committing Genocide’

The British-backed United Arab Emirates (UAE) is helping to supply foreign mercenaries to a group accused of mass rape, torture and ethnic slaughter in Sudan.

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· 5mo ago

“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/07/dont-cry-labour-candidates-told-ahead-of-election-devastation/

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“Don’t Cry!” Labour Candidates Told Ahead of Election Devastation

Labour faces devastating local election results.

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· 4mo ago

Blair Tells Labour to Be More Pro-War and Less Climate Friendly

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/27/blair-tells-labour-to-be-more-pro-war-and-less-climate-friendly/

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Blair Tells Labour to Be More Pro-War and Less Climate Friendly

The Labour party should do more to support US wars while promoting fossil fuels and AI if it wants to win the next election, Tony Blair has suggested.

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· 4mo ago

Riz Ahmed Says British Intelligence Tried to Recruit Him Three Times

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/26/riz-ahmed-says-british-intelligence-tried-to-recruit-him-three-times/

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Riz Ahmed Says British Intelligence Tried to Recruit Him Three Times

British spies have tried to recruit Riz Ahmed three times, with a senior BBC figure involved in one of the attempts, the actor has said.

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· 2mo ago

Lawyers ‘Scared’ to Do Their Jobs After Charges Against Palestine Action Barrister

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/27/lawyers-scared-to-do-their-jobs-after-charges-against-palestine-action-barrister/

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Lawyers ‘Scared’ to Do Their Jobs After Charges Against Palestine Action Barrister

Lawyers are “scared” of doing their jobs following contempt of court charges made against a top barrister who defended a Palestine Action activist, senior legal figures say.

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· 4mo ago

Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/27/blair-and-burnham-trade-blows-in-row-over-labours-future/

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Blair and Burnham Trade Blows in Row Over Labour’s Future

Tony Blair wades into the Labour leadership debate.

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· 4mo ago

Labour MP Calls on Home Office to Ban Hasan Piker From the UK

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/labour-mp-calls-on-home-office-to-ban-hasan-piker-from-the-uk/

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Labour MP Calls on Home Office to Ban Hasan Piker From the UK

Piker is an outspoken critic of Israel, and speaks candidly to his approximately three million Twitch followers and nearly two million YouTube subscribers about the ongoing genocide in Gaza, class politics and the consequences of US foreign policy.

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· 2mo ago

Teacher Arrested for Clapping at Data Centre Meeting in US

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/teacher-arrested-for-clapping-at-data-centre-meeting-in-us/

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Teacher Arrested for Clapping at Data Centre Meeting in US

A physics teacher was arrested for clapping a speaker who criticised a planned data centre at a public meeting in the US last week.

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· 4mo ago

BBC Question Time Assembled a Panel on AI and Forgot to Invite Any Critics

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/bbc-question-time-assembled-a-panel-on-ai-and-forgot-to-invite-any-critics/

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BBC Question Time Assembled a Panel on AI and Forgot to Invite Any Critics | Ash Sarkar

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BBC Question Time Assembled a Panel on AI and Forgot to Invite Any Critics | Ash Sarkar

Nobody raised the theft of creative work or the generation of young people being locked out of the labour market. Welcome to humanity's slop era, writes Ash Sarkar.

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· 2mo ago

Activists Who Spray-Painted Barclays Set to Be Sentenced As Terrorists

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/27/activists-who-spray-painted-barclays-set-to-be-sentenced-as-terrorists/

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Activists Who Spray-Painted Barclays Set to Be Sentenced As Terrorists

Five Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists after they sprayed red paint and cracked windows at a branch of Barclays bank to protest the company’s links to an Israeli weapons manufacturer.

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· 5mo ago

Good Morning, Reform. Goodbye, Keir Starmer?

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/08/good-morning-reform-goodbye-keir-starmer/

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Good Morning, Reform. Goodbye, Keir Starmer? | Ash Sarkar

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Good Morning, Reform. Goodbye, Keir Starmer? | Ash Sarkar

The losses for Labour appear catastrophic this morning - perhaps even, for one Sir Keir Starmer, terminal, writes Ash Sarkar. While Labour has lost more than 60% of its councillors, Reform has exceeded even its own expectations, winning at least a third of seats declared so far.

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· 2mo ago

Burnham Addresses Arms Fair Attended by Israeli Weapons Firms

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/27/burnham-addresses-arms-fair-attended-by-israeli-weapons-firms/

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Burnham Addresses Arms Fair Attended by Israeli Weapons Firms

Andy Burnham addressed an arms fair attended by Israeli weapons firms, while his new defence minister Wes Streeting promised military spending would take priority over other areas.

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· 5mo ago

Nigel Farage Wants Keir Starmer to Stay in No 10

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/08/nigel-farage-wants-keir-starmer-to-stay-in-no-10/

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Nigel Farage Wants Keir Starmer to Stay in No 10

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he wants Keir Starmer to stay on as prime minister, describing him as “the greatest asset” Reform has.

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· 2mo ago

Hospitals See ‘No Notable Improvement’ After Using Palantir Tool

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/28/hospitals-see-no-notable-improvement-after-using-palantir-tool/

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Hospitals See ‘No Notable Improvement’ After Using Palantir Tool

NHS trusts that use the tool found “no meaningful difference” in discharge delays.

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· 2mo ago

US Private Equity Firm Takes Control of NHS Patient Records

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/29/us-private-equity-firm-takes-control-of-nhs-patient-records/

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US Private Equity Firm Takes Control of NHS Patient Records

A US private equity firm is set to take control of NHS patient records, sparking further concerns about Britain’s public bodies handing over sensitive personal data to private firms.

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· 4mo ago

Trans Segregation Is Becoming Law. What Can We Do About It?

https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/trans-segregation-is-becoming-law-what-can-we-do-about-it/

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Trans Segregation Is Becoming Law. What Can We Do About It? | Juliet Jacques

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Trans Segregation Is Becoming Law. What Can We Do About It? | Juliet Jacques

‘Single-sex spaces’ must now exclude trans men and women, according to new guidance from the EHRC. We aren’t taking seriously just how dangerous this will be, write Juliet Jacques.

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· 2mo ago

Israeli Settlers and Soldiers Launch Fresh Wave of Pogroms in West Bank

https://novaramedia.com/2026/07/28/israeli-settlers-and-soldiers-launch-fresh-wave-of-pogroms-in-west-bank/

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Israeli Settlers and Soldiers Launch Fresh Wave of Pogroms in West Bank

Israeli forces and settlers have intensified their attacks against Palestinians in the illegally occupied West Bank in recent days, killing and injuring several people, demolishing homes and setting fire to mosques.